McDonald Flat
Clermont Gold District - 7 km south from Clermont
Location
Clermont Gold District
Nearest Town
Clermont
Distance
7 km south
Photo: State Library of Queensland (Public Domain)
Location
McDonald Flat is near Clermont
Fossicking Area Boundary
Official declared boundary from the Queensland Government. You may only fossick within this area.
Boundary data from Queensland Government spatial services
History
McDonald Flat is a general permission area south of Clermont, named after an early settler or miner. The flat terrain along the creek system here trapped alluvial gold washed down from the surrounding hills.
What You Can Find
Alluvial gold in creek flat deposits. Fine gold predominates, though occasional coarser pieces are found.
Getting There
Located just south of Clermont, one of the most accessible GPAs in the district.
Camping
No facilities at the fossicking area. Full services available in Clermont, 7 km north.
View McDonald Flat on the Map
See satellite imagery, terrain, and surrounding fossicking areas.
Open MapSource: Queensland Government